The Trinity River Guitars RSN1AS 39.25" Mudslide Square Neck Resonator Guitar is designed to be played as a lap instrument and is typically used in bluegrass music. This guitar can be used by beginning players, as well as the long-time professionals. The nickel-plated steel resonator cover, brushed aluminum cone and cast aluminum spider support is what gives it its unique sound. The spruce top has two round sound holes with nickel-plated grills and is finished in the traditional tobacco sunburst guitar finish, which is what gives the guitar its stylish look. The tobacco sunburst-finished guitar features six strings. The Trinity River guitar has a nato back and sides. This square neck guitar also features a white binding for laptop playing. The Trinity River Guitars RSN1AS 39.25" Mudslide Square Neck Resonator Guitar features a slotted headstock with open machines and pearlized tuning keys. This instrument comes packed in a plush-lined, Tolex-covered hard case for the ultimate in protection. Weighing only 5.85 lbs, this square neck guitar can be easily played and transported from gig to gig. Music lovers love to play a variety of instruments, and this resonator guitar is a good choice for a second instrument.